I hope not, but it might be Natalie Butler's last college game

[Roger G]

Today, George Mason faces George Washington in the A10 tournament. GW has defeated GM the last twelve times, including two times this season. The game is at two and there will be a live broadcast free on the George Mason website.

 

[bags27]

split loyalties for UConners, huh? Jen's team has been up and down this season, but lately more up than down....

 

[MainefanSC]

Today, George Mason faces George Washington in the A10 tournament. GW has defeated GM the last twelve times, including two times this season. The game is at two and there will be a live broadcast free on the George Mason website.

Wish the best for Natalie. However, GW is Jen Rizzotti's team and one of her assistants, that she brought from UHart (Jackie Smith) is a personal friend. So, I'm rooting for GW. Hoping Jen can bring this team up from mediocrity, in a few short years.

 

[ochoopsfan]

At 23-8 wouldnt George Mason be a pick by the WNIT for their tournament?

 

[EricLA]

At 23-8 wouldnt George Mason be a pick by the WNIT for their tournament?

Great point! It would be great to see them make a nice run in the WNIT no matter what happens today vs. GW. Hmm. GM vs. GW. I can see where it might get confusing! LOL...

 

[Roger G]

At 23-8 wouldnt George Mason be a pick by the WNIT for their tournament?

True. Not to be defensive, but I did say "might."

At 23-8 wouldnt George Mason be a pick by the WNIT for their tournament?

I think that's a real possibility.

 

[Rixxx]

GW wins at the foul line in 4Q, 64-59. Natalie with 27 and 12. Mild upset as GW = 5, GM = 4 in A10 tournament.

 

[Carnac]

At 23-8 wouldnt George Mason be a pick by the WNIT for their tournament?

Great minds do think alike. Your comment was my "knee-jerk" reaction to that post too.

 

[Carnac]

GW wins at the foul line in 4Q, 64-59. Natalie with 27 and 12. Mild upset as GW = 5, GM = 4 in A10 tournament.

Game was tied at 45 going into the 4th quarter....close game. I doubt this was GM's last game. They would be a formidable participant in the WNIT.

 

[Plebe]

George Mason is currently #114 in the RPI, #98 in Sagarin, #91 in Massey. With those numbers they are extremely likely to get an at-large bid. (The WNIT uses a composite ranking that includes several computer rankings:

The WNIT committee will utilize at least six women’s basketball ranking systems in the selection of the at-large tournament spots, such as Massey, Moore, NCAA RPI, RealTime RPI, and Sagarin. These rankings vary in their emphasis, which provides a good cross-ranking of factors such as win-loss record, strength of schedule, strength of opponents, strength of opponents’ schedule, record at home and on the road, record against Top 25 and Top 50 teams, and margin of victory, among other factors.
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[Mainiac]

I hope GM goes to the WNIT. Nat is at 521 rebounds for the year or 6th most ever in a season. She needs 18 more to tie for first.

 

[KnightBridgeAZ]

Wish the best for Natalie. However, GW is Jen Rizzotti's team and one of her assistants, that she brought from UHart (Jackie Smith) is a personal friend. So, I'm rooting for GW. Hoping Jen can bring this team up from mediocrity, in a few short years.

They aren't (and weren't) in mediocrity. They had 4 bad years, from '09 - '13. Under Joe McKeown up to 2009 they were a top mid-major, and the two years before Jen's arrival they were 29-4 and 26-7 under Jonathan Tsipis.

Unfortunately, the A10 isn't quite what it used to be. Before the oBE split apart, they were almost always a 2 (or even 3) bid league. Jen and her fellow coaches need to have multiple successful teams to bring the prestige back to the A10.

 

[MainefanSC]

They aren't (and weren't) in mediocrity. They had 4 bad years, from '09 - '13. Under Joe McKeown up to 2009 they were a top mid-major, and the two years before Jen's arrival they were 29-4 and 26-7 under Jonathan Tsipis.

Unfortunately, the A10 isn't quite what it used to be. Before the oBE split apart, they were almost always a 2 (or even 3) bid league. Jen and her fellow coaches need to have multiple successful teams to bring the prestige back to the A10.

Thanks for the history. Prior to Jen's arrival, I had no knowledge of GW's past.

 

[CMC'72]

WOW! Mods are quick! Couldn't even ask that feller if he needed help getting back into his cage!
Nice job, I'm guessing Nan at this early hour.

 

[eebmg]

They aren't (and weren't) in mediocrity. They had 4 bad years, from '09 - '13. Under Joe McKeown up to 2009 they were a top mid-major, and the two years before Jen's arrival they were 29-4 and 26-7 under Jonathan Tsipis.

Unfortunately, the A10 isn't quite what it used to be. Before the oBE split apart, they were almost always a 2 (or even 3) bid league. Jen and her fellow coaches need to have multiple successful teams to bring the prestige back to the A10.

The A10 semifinal between GW and Dayton will be the early game (11AM) on CBSSN. I am interested in seeing if Jen can get the upset. Anyone know who the announcers will be? Maybe a Swin or Sue sighting?